Physical and Chemical Properties of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. var. monogyna Fruits Growing in Isparta/Turkiye

Authors : Fatma Merve Nacakcı

Pages : 294-305

Doi:10.17475/kastorman.1845217

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim of study: This study investigated the physical and chemical properties of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. fruits. Area of study: The study area is around Gölcük Lake in Isparta province located in the Mediterranean region. Material and method: Morphological traits, such as fruit features, and color metrics (L*, a*, b*), of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. var. monogyna were analyzed over three-month periods, revealing seasonal variations influenced by ripening stages and environmental conditions. Main results: The fruit width values in July, August and September were 7.62 mm, 8.28 mm, and 8.50 mm; the fruit length values were 9.47, 9.35, and 8.89 mm; and the fruit weight values were 0.39, 0.44, and 0.40 g, respectively. The L values were 24.3, 32.2, and 15.7; the a values were -29.3, 36.3, and 44.1; and the b values were 46.66, 40.06, and 29.70, respectively. Volatile compounds were profiled via GC‒MS. The functional groups in the fruit extracts were determined through FT-IR spectroscopy. Research highlights: The results emphasize the importance of harvest timing for optimal fruit quality and highlight the potential of hawthorn fruits for applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics because of their bioactive and volatile components. These findings contribute to the understanding of the chemical and ethnobotanical value of C. monogyna and support its utilization in diverse sectors.
Keywords : Crataegus monogyna Meyvesi, Renk, Uçucu Bileşenler

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